Wisconsin high court strikes down incapacitated driver law
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down a state law Friday that allowed for taking blood samples from suspected drunken drivers who are incapacitated, ruling that it is unconstitutional.
Necessary instructions or ‘limitless loophole’?: Court splits on decision in break-in-gone-bad case
A majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a defendant who shot his brother-in-law after breaking into his house.
Wisconsin justices order new trial in brother-in-law’s death
A man convicted of killing his brother-in-law after he allegedly discovered child pornography on his computer deserves a new trial because a jury could decide he acted in self-defense, a divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.
Court: Wisconsin health departments can’t close schools
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that local health departments do not have the authority to close schools due emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic.
Supreme Court opts not to act on proposed videoconferencing rule change
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has opted not to act on proposed rule change that aimed to expand state courts' ability to use videoconferencing but, in doing so, raised concerns about defendants' rights.
Plain meaning or ’causes confusion’: Supreme Court disagrees on DOT property damage case
Although the majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed a Kenosha company didn't have a claim against the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for property damage in a recent decision, the three dissenting justices said the majority's opinion is going to cause confusion throughout the court system.
4 former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices endorse Owens for AG
Four former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices have endorsed Ryan Owens, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin attorney general.
Split Supreme Court finds in favor of assessor in contamination valuation
A split Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided an assessor properly valued a contaminated piece of property in downtown Milwaukee when he based his valuation on the potential rental income from its parking lot.
Fond du Lac attorney reinstated after second petition to Supreme Court
After a second petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a former Fond du Lac attorney who saw his law license revoked will be able to practice again.
Attorney suspended for 60 days as reciprocal discipline for disbarment in Minnesota
An attorney's Wisconsin law license has been suspended for 60 days as reciprocal discipline for his disbarment in Minnesota.
Judicial Council hopeful about reviving relationship with Supreme Court
Wisconsin Judicial Council members are hopeful about reviving the council’s relationship with the Wisconsin Supreme Court after their latest meeting.
Justices reject rules fast-tracking redistricting lawsuits
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican request that all state redistricting lawsuits start in the high court.
Legal News
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
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